Healthcare in Southside, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.0%

1.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.5%

1.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.2%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.2%

3.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.5%

Arthritis

31.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.5%

Loneliness

33.6%

Lack of Support

21.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.4%

Mobility

14.1%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.9 mi

Riverview Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Riverview Regional Medical Center	11.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Gadsden Regional Medical Center	13.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center	23.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Marshall Medical Centers	23.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
St Vincent'S St Clair	23.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Southside has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.